LAS CLARAS RIBERA DEL DUERO 2012 WHITE LABEL

Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) means "little early one", a name given to it by Spanish growers who observed its habit of ripening earlier than the other regional red varietals. Yes, the Bodega Las  Claras winery is a converted convent next to the river in Peñafiel, the nuns use to care for the vines!

90 Points

“The 2012 Las Claras is a single vineyard Ribera del Duero aged eight months in new French oak. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by a layered nose of black raspberries, blackberries, licorice, graphite and spice box. Rich and full-bodied with sweet, velvety tannins and a heady, layered finish, this seductive red should drink well for 5-7 years.” RP